An energetic pursuit of Japanese forces landed west of the Lunga Point perimeter in November involved elements of the newly-arrived 164th Infantry Regiment of the American Division and two Marine battalions. The Americans managed to surround 400 to 500 Japanese at the mouth of Gavaga Creek. The first serious attempt to reduce the pocket followed.

Conclusion

The 164th Infantry failed to close a gap in their lines and allowed a number of Japanese to escape. Though the soldiers and Marines attacked the pocket, they only managed to reduce it slightly. The commander of the 2nd Battalion, 164th Infantry lost his post as a result.

Additional Notes

Elsenborn Ridge or Cassino '44 may be used for the U.S. Army units. Units may not set up in, but may enter, hexes numbered ##15 and 10##. Any units entering such hexes are considered to have exited the map.